Tag Archive | baseball | Men’s Journal

You Get Old

Friday, August 14, 2009

For any man who has led a vibrant, robust life, the realities of aging can be humbling. But as the author has discovered, coming to terms with that is one of life’s great empowerments.

The Art of Battling a Hitter

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

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It’s about more than just the K for 6-foot-10 San Diego Padres hurler (and Princeton alum) Chris Young. Here are his rules for outdueling the opposition.

Your Perfect Weekend July 24-26

Friday, July 24, 2009

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If the dog-days of summer are wearing you out, take a break for live music and yoga in Lake Tahoe, satisfy your thirst on a wine trail along the Missouri River, or witness a record-breaking motocross jump in Chicago's Grant Park.

Starting Lineup

Sunday, June 21, 2009

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Advances in softball gear are small but key — like the difference between a deep fly and an off-the-wall double.

The Best Neighborhoods in America: Central

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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The Best Neighborhoods in America: Central

Urban perks with outdoor access in Denver, Lone Star bohemia in Austin, and a "big" city in Big Sky country

Baseball’s Bug Problem

Monday, April 6, 2009

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In a matter of years, an unassuming beetle could spell the end of big leaguers’ favorite bat.

The Upside of Ugly

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

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There are two kinds of grotesque athletes: the good ugly, who help you win by frightening and distracting teams for a game or two a year, and the bad ugly, who offend God every day of the week. Here, a scorecard.

The Devil’s Doorstep: A Visit with Scott Boras

Monday, February 23, 2009

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The Devil’s Doorstep: A Visit with Scott Boras

Scott Boras, baseball’s all-powerful attack-dog agent, has been called many things — not least among them, “the anti-Christ.” But I believed him to be a force for good. How to reconcile this? I paid him a visit.

Stay In The Moment (With Dr. Baseball)

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

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What do A-Rod, Greg Maddux, and Roy Halladay have in common? They all overcame their psychological and emotional hang-ups and regained their form with help from Harvey Dorfman.

The Game Faces Project

Monday, November 10, 2008

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We went to three locations — a New York Jets practice, a basketball rec-league night at Manhattan’s Chelsea Piers; and a practice of the South Orange/Maplewood, New Jersey, Villagers youth baseball team — and asked the athletes to do one thing: Show us your game face!